VV N165 temperature sensitivity

[antunRC]

I'm thinking of testing VV N165 in my 7FCP and PRCW. I'm a bit concerned about its temperature sensitivity. Has anyone tested N165 across a range of temperatures? Also, how consistent have you found it to be from lot to lot in terms of velocity?
Thanks!

 

[antunRC]

I have found this chart but it is probably very old, and it is not showing value for N165

 

[bks22345]

I use it in a 284 Win. It doesn’t get very cold here in NW Louisiana, but it’s shot averages within 10fps since March to last weekend.

It’s the powder I’m trying in a 7 BSM when I get it all together.

 

[Willow]

There are a few shooters in Australia who used to use this stuff in their 7 SAUMS a long time ago when VV powders were available here. It is very cool burning and copes, or did cope well in Australian conditions. If I could get my hands on some I certainly would!

 

[SteveUrban]

In my 6.5-284, I have shot in temps that ranged between 35 to 100+ degrees and never had an issue with temperature sensitivity. I do use moly coated bullets.

 

[rardoin]

I didn’t get any significant delta V in a 7 Sherman Short/190 A tip from in the 30’s to 90’s. IMO, it might be a little ‘slow’ for 180/184 hybrids. I chose it due to the weight and long bearing surface of the 190’s. N160, I suspect, would have been fine and probably a better choice.

The lot to lot variation was also pretty tight. I shot within .3gr difference in charge over 3 different lots in several barrels. This was 2015-2018 production.